Part time/Fulltime Hygienist

Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services

Dental Hygiene

temporary part-time

Hours and days vary, including evenings.

VIUFA F1: $55,452 - $88,065 per annum (prorated if part-time).

Support the Dental Hygiene Diploma program in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Human Services. Work flexible hours (including evenings) according to student and instructor requirements throughout the academic year.
Attend clinical/lab/seminar sessions as scheduled to provide verbal and written feedback to students regarding their developing clinical skills. Work in collaboration with faculty to maintain and update teaching resources/tools in regards to clinical skills and techniques. Provide, upon referral from a faculty member, remediation to students to assist them to achieve safe practice of dental hygiene skills, consolidate critical thinking competencies, and to help overcome challenges related to specific dental hygiene skills in a non-evaluative environment. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities, including, student support; Diploma in dental hygiene from an appropriately accredited institution.

• Relevant undergraduate degree.
• Minimum five years recent full-time (or equivalent) clinical experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist.
• Current practicing Registered Dental Hygienist (C) with certification in local anesthetic license as a member in good standing with the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP) or out-of-province equivalent registration and eligibility for licensure.
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing and cultural teachings.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and have a confirmed satisfactory driving record.

Current practicing Dental Hygiene Practitioner (C) with certification in local anesthetic license as a member in good standing with the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP) or out-of-province equivalent registration and eligibility for licensure.
~Relevant Master's degree.

ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.
however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
~Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.